France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark issued a joint statement condemning the US claims on Greenland.
Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev provided his analysis of the controversial film dedicated to the activities of the fifth president of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. The second episode of this film prompted his reflections, as it discusses in detail the border conflict with Tajikistan and negotiations with President Emomali Rahmon.
During the conversation held on January 6, 2026, the ministers discussed important issues concerning Kyrgyz-Belarusian relations. They touched upon the plan for upcoming high-level meetings, including visits organized by the foreign ministries.
The administration of Donald Trump has decided to include Kyrgyzstan in the list of countries whose citizens will be required to pay a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas. This information is posted on the official website of the U.S. State Department. The new measure will be part of the Visa Bond pilot program aimed at combating violations of visa stay durations and will take effect on January 21, 2026. Kyrgyzstan is among 38 countries for which this requirement is being introduced,
In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, Abbas Araghchi emphasized that "the unprecedented readiness of Iran and the USA's common friends to support dialogue and ensure the full and verifiable implementation of any agreements reached has become known."
In light of the current situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly advises its citizens to temporarily avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran unless such trips are urgent.
In response to the territorial ambitions of the United States regarding Greenland, several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, issued a joint statement. Greenland – illustrative photo
On January 7, President Sadyr Japarov addressed the citizens of Kyrgyzstan with congratulations on the occasion of Christmas. “Dear fellow citizens! I wholeheartedly congratulate the Orthodox residents of the Kyrgyz Republic on this joyful and bright holiday — Christmas!”
The Central Election Commission has published the preliminary voter lists for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 13. This information is available on the state voter portal "Tizme" at The repeat elections, scheduled for March 1, 2026, will be conducted based on the lists prepared by the State Institution "Kyzmat" under the Presidential Administration. These lists are formed based on information from the Unified State Population
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a telephone conversation with Maxim Ryzhenkov, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, as reported by the press service of the foreign policy agency. During the conversation, the diplomats discussed important aspects of bilateral relations, paying special attention to planning future contacts at the highest and high levels, including mutual visits of the foreign ministries.
In a study conducted by scientists from the University of Denver and the Center for Economic Policy, it was found that international sanctions have a significant negative impact on mortality rates in the countries to which they are applied. This analysis, published in The Lancet Global Health, for the first time identified causal relationships between the imposition of sanctions and increased mortality among various age groups.
Today, a phone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that during the conversation, important aspects of Kyrgyz-Belarusian relations were discussed. In particular, the ministers talked about the schedule of upcoming high-level meetings, including visits that will be organized through the foreign ministries.
The President announced information about housing prices in the market At the IV People's Kurultai held in Bishkek at the end of 2025, delegates discussed the issue of housing costs being built by the State Mortgage Company (GIK). At that time, President Sadyr Japarov commented on this matter.
The Trump administration views Greenland in the context of ensuring U.S. security. In an interview with CNN, Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated that to protect NATO interests in the Arctic, the island should become part of the United States. According to Miller, the status of the U.S. as a "superpower" calls into question the legality of Denmark's claims to Greenland. He expressed bewilderment regarding the grounds on which Denmark asserts its rights to the
On January 6, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the dialogue, the ministers discussed important issues concerning Kyrgyz-Belarusian relations. In particular, they reviewed upcoming visits at the highest and high levels, as well as the schedule of contacts between the
“In 10 years, the number of schoolchildren has increased by almost 500 thousand” During the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov answered questions from delegates regarding the shortage of school places and the transition to a 12-year education system. He noted that the increase in the number of students is related to the country's demographic growth and internal migration.
Sergey Lebedev, the Secretary General of the CIS, shared with the public information that in 2026, a milestone year for the Commonwealth, the priority will be the further development of multilateral cooperation among the member states. Photo from the archive. Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev
A draft law concerning amendments to the Law "On Conflict of Interest" has been submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh. This document is intended to clarify and expand important provisions aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts of interest among state and municipal officials.
The Government of Kyrgyzstan has proposed for public discussion a project concerning the reorganization of several institutions operating in the social sphere. According to the presented document, it is planned to merge the Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration with the Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities. After the merger process is completed, the new institution will be named the Republican
According to a report from the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) on December 5, the human rights organization Human Rights Activists in Iran and its media network HRANA confirmed that during the protests that began in late December, 35 people were killed and more than 1200 demonstrators were detained across 88 cities in Iran, covering 27 out of 31 provinces.
A documentary film was presented on social media A documentary film about President Sadyr Japarov has been created in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by journalist Aibek Biibosunov on his social media.
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was held to discuss the current situation in Venezuela. The speech by Secretary-General António Guterres was delivered by his deputy Rosemary DiCarlo. The Secretary-General expressed serious concern about the potential escalation of instability in the country, as well as the possible negative impact on the region and the precedent that may arise in international relations.
According to information provided by the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) to the Interfax agency, there has been a significant decrease in the number of foreigners expelled from Russia in 2025. Over the course of 11 months this year, 54,400 people were forcibly expelled, while during the same period in 2024, this figure was 79,000.
The first episode of the documentary film dedicated to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has been released. The film tells the story of his political journey, from an opposition deputy and prisoner to the head of state who came to power as a result of the events of October 2020. The filmmakers explore what constitutes the "Japarov phenomenon" and how he managed to overcome one of the most challenging periods in the modern political history of Kyrgyzstan. The main focus is
Ramzan Kadyrov announced the appointment of his eldest son, Akhmat Kadyrov, as the acting Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic through his Telegram channel in his message. Photo from Ramzan Kadyrov's Telegram channel. Akhmat Kadyrov appointed as acting Deputy Chairman of the Republic's Government
The first hearings in the case of Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, took place on January 5 in New York. This was reported by Fox News. The judge set the date for the next hearing on March 17, at which Maduro is required to be present.
Starting January 18, 2026, new legislation regarding the creation and distribution of materials generated by artificial intelligence, including deepfakes, will come into effect in Kazakhstan.
The incident, reported by CNN on January 5, occurred after midnight. Photos published by local media show damage to the building's windows.
A video has appeared on social media showing the chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, performing Umrah in Mecca. In the footage, he is seen making Tawaf—circumambulating the Kaaba—while carrying a small boy on his shoulders, who, according to users, may be his grandson. It is worth noting that several high-ranking officials from Kyrgyzstan are currently in Mecca performing the minor pilgrimage (Umrah). Among them, in addition to Kamchybek Tashiev, are the
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Vasiliy Malyuk announced his resignation as the head of the Security Service of Ukraine. Evgeny Khmara will temporarily lead this structure, as reported by "Meduza". Vasiliy Malyuk. In his statement published on the SBU's Telegram channel, Malyuk emphasized: "I remain within the SBU system to continue implementing asymmetric special operations of a global level that will inflict maximum damage on the enemy. I am confident that a strong and modern intelligence agency is the
Donald Trump refused to support Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, because she did not renounce her Nobel Peace Prize in his favor. This was reported by The Washington Post based on information from sources close to the president's administration. One informant noted that although Machado dedicated her award to Trump, her decision to accept the prize became her "greatest sin." "If she had said, 'I cannot accept this prize because it belongs
After a photograph of Nicolás Maduro in a Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit appeared on social media, sales of this item significantly increased. As reported by Tengri Life, the Venezuelan president unexpectedly became a symbol of a fashion trend at the beginning of the year. The Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit. It all started with a post by Donald Trump on the social network Truth Social, where he shared a photo taken after Maduro's arrest on January 3. In the photograph, the president is in
Donald Trump refused to support Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, due to her decision not to decline the Nobel Peace Prize. This was reported by the publication "Meduza," citing The Washington Post. According to a source close to the newspaper, despite the fact that Machado dedicated her award to Trump, her decision to accept the prize became "the greatest sin." "If she had refused and said, 'I cannot accept it because it belongs to
At the IV People's Kurultai, delegates drew attention to the problem of the shortage of schools and the availability of housing offered by the State Mortgage Company. In response to these pressing issues, President Sadyr Japarov provided detailed explanations, noting that the problem with educational institutions existed long before the transition to the 12-year education system.
On his social media pages, Aibek Biibosunov announced that a documentary film titled "President," dedicated to the head of Kyrgyzstan — Sadyr Japarov, will premiere soon. According to Biibosunov, in the film, the president discusses the most significant political events of the last four to five years in detail and shares previously undisclosed information. "In this project, the chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, was also quite candid,"
Deputy of the Oliy Majlis Alisher Kadyrov addressed those who are in Russia with a strong recommendation to leave the country and return home. Photo from the archive. Deputy of the Oliy Majlis Alisher Kadyrov
On board his presidential plane, Donald Trump expressed doubts about reports that Ukrainian drones attacked Vladimir Putin's residence in Valdai. A video of his communication with the press was published by the White House press service. According to Trump, he does not believe that such an incident took place. "Something happened nearby, but it has nothing to do with an attack," he stated.
In an interview with the state information agency "Kabar," Sadyr Japarov discussed measures to address the shortage of educational institutions. This issue was raised at a recent kurultai. The president also explained aspects of the 12-year educational system and population growth.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, recently touched upon various topics in an interview with the Turkistan newspaper, including health and physical activity. He noted that he engages in sports and maintains good physical shape. The President of Kazakhstan spoke about his yoga and table tennis activities
The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, appealed to the United States for joint cooperation. She emphasized that Venezuela is aimed at peaceful coexistence and seeks to create "balanced and respectful international relations," based on sovereign equality and non-interference, both with the U.S. and neighboring countries.
A new law concerning bloggers is being developed in Kyrgyzstan. Although they are not considered mass media, their audience can reach millions of subscribers, which imposes certain responsibilities on their activities. This was stated by the Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, in an interview. The minister noted that this year a law on mass media was adopted, and now his team has begun working on a regulatory act that will govern the activities of
Six countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain, have expressed concern over the actions of the United States in Venezuela, describing them as "an extremely dangerous precedent." This was reported by the BBC. In a joint statement, the governments of these countries accused the U.S. of creating threats to international security and peaceful coexistence, noting that Washington's actions have jeopardized the lives of civilians.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, stated in an interview with the Turkistan newspaper the task set for the akim of Almaty — to make this city operate around the clock, similar to global metropolises like New York and Paris. Photo from the archive. Tokayev set the goal for Almaty to become a 24-hour tourist center, inspired by examples from the largest cities in the world
Journalist Aibek Biibosunov announced on his social media page the release of a documentary film titled "President," dedicated to Sadyr Japarov. In this film, Japarov discusses in detail significant political events that have occurred over the past four to five years, as well as revealing previously unknown facts.
President Sadyr Japarov shared his opinion on the rising prices of square meters in homes being built by the State Mortgage Company in an interview with the state information agency "Kabar". At the IV Kurultai, delegates expressed concern about the high prices of apartments from the State Mortgage Company.
In recent statements, Trump noted that the U.S. commitment to protecting Iranian protesters and the threat of control over Greenland could raise concerns in countries like Iran and Denmark. He emphasized that the events in Venezuela should alarm the governments of these states.
Starting from January 20, 2026, changes to the Federal Law "On the Procedure for Leaving and Entering the Russian Federation" will come into effect, according to which children under 14 years old will need a foreign passport to enter the specified countries. Previously, they could use a birth certificate. This rule will apply regardless of who accompanies the child. Minors who are in the specified countries before this date will be able to return using a birth certificate. For